Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder

GZO INC is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder to join our growing security team in San Antonio, TX. This is your opportunity to launch your cybersecurity career on the front lines of threat detection and incident response. If you’re passionate about protecting critical systems and want to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you., * Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information.

• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.

• Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings).

• Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts.

• Document and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.

• Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata.

• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic.

• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.

• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.

• Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.

• All other duties as defined by CSSP.

• 2+ years of experience in conducting incident handling/response, cyber threat hunting, Computer forensics, Cyber Network Defense and Analysis

• Associate’s Degree or Higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field

• IAT II 8140 Certification

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with potential for higher read-ins

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

• Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.

• Knowledge of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools, including open-source tools, and their capabilities.

• Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.

• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

• Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies.

• Knowledge of Palo Alto XOAR playbook development.

• Linux Incident response and forensics background.

• Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).

• Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods

• Skilled in deep packet inspection (DPI), anomaly detection, and traffic pattern analysis using tools like Zeek, Wireshark, NetFlow, and PCAP replay environments

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

GZO INC is a cybersecurity-focused organization headquartered in San Antonio, TX, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge defense solutions for clients across industries. Our team is built on a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and mission-driven work that makes a real impact. At GZO INC, employees thrive in an environment that values their growth, rewards initiative, and keeps them at the forefront of the ever-evolving cyber landscape.